3 Ways To Exfoliate Sensitive Skin

Take exfoliation, for example. We know we gotta do it, but if we have sensitive skin, that ain’t so easy. That’s skin that turns red just by looking at it. It screams in pain when you wash it.

How can we go the extra mile and get those dead cells off without traumatizing our skin even more?!

I hear ya, girlfriend. And I’m here to help. Exfoliating sensitive skin is SO hard but doable. Here are your three options:

1. Got uber sensitive skin?

When all else fails, try a washcloth. It’s by far the gentlest option there is. So gentle, even most people with sensitive skin can use it daily. But if you find your sensitive skin can’t take even that, cut back to once or twice a week.

How do you use a washcloth? With your fave cleanser. And apply moisturizer afterwards.

Just make sure your washcloth is completely dry. A damp washcloth may seem innocent enough, but it’s actually a playground for bacteria. Those pesky little nuisances thrive in humid environments!

2. Got mildly sensitive skin?

If your skin can take something that’s a little more heavy-duty, go with lactic acid. It’s an alpha hydroxy acid (AHAs) that dissolves the “glue” that holds skin cells together and hydrates skin to boot. Out of all the AHAs, it’s the gentlest.

The only problem? It’s hard to find an exfoliant or serum with just lactic acid. Usually, it tags along with his other AHAs friends, like glycolic acid. You could use those too, but I find lactic acid alone is gentler.

Comments

Nice suggestions. I use the washcloth you show in the picture with whatever cleanser I have at the time daily / twice per day, and once a week I do an AHA/BHA peeling.
My acne discoloration does lighten up with time, so I keep this up religiously.